A typically boisterous child is praised enthusiastically by his teacher for sitting quietly and attending to the day's lesson. In response to his teacher's praise, the child sits quietly during the next day as well. The teacher is changing the child's behavior by using
A) shaping techniques.
B) a reward.
C) extinction.
D) positive reinforcement.

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Positive reinforcement involves adding a stimulus (in this case, praise) after a behavior (sitting quietly) to increase the likelihood of that behavior occurring again. The teacher's praise, which the child finds rewarding, encourages him to repeat the behavior.

A Typically Boisterous Child Is Praised Enthusiastically by His Teacher